Phillip Carter is a senior fellow at the Center for a New American Security and adjunct professor of law at Georgetown University. The views expressed are the author’s alone and not representative of his organization.

Aug. 8 2017 4:49 PMNo More Private WarsThe U.S. can’t make the mistake of outsourcing the fight in Afghanistan to contractors.Phillip Carter

Politics

July 28 2017 6:42 PMKelly to the RescueThe Homeland Security chief’s aggression and blunt style endeared him to his boss. But a White House chief of staff needs a smoother approach. Phillip Carter

Politics

July 26 2017 4:33 PMTrump’s Transgender Ban Will Weaken the MilitaryAmerica’s armed services are already struggling to attract young recruits. The president just made their job harder.Phillip Carter and Amy Schafer

Politics

July 19 2017 4:23 PMDonald Trump Is Abdicating His Role as Commander in ChiefHe is using the troops as props, hiding behind their bright medals, and using their credibility for political gain.Phillip Carter

Politics

June 9 2017 1:08 PMThe Real Scandal Is Still RussiaDonald Trump is trying to give the Russians everything they want. That’s scarier than his possible obstruction of justice.Phillip Carter

Jurisprudence

May 16 2017 2:56 PMArticles of Impeachment for Donald J. TrumpA first draft of an impeachment bill for the president.Phillip Carter

Politics

May 9 2017 10:57 PMTrump Wanted a Public ExecutionThe president fired James Comey via letter, while the FBI director was giving a speech.Phillip Carter

Politics

April 19 2017 8:04 PMThe Mysterious Case of the Wayward Aircraft CarrierThis is a dangerous way for the world’s most powerful military to operate.Phillip Carter

Politics

April 7 2017 6:15 PMWe Are Now Part of This WarTrump doesn’t know what he wants to do in Syria. He needs to figure it out—fast.Phillip Carter

Nov. 3 2017 8:04 PMGuantanamo Is Where Justice Goes to DieA judicial meltdown this week shows why it is the wrong place to prosecute a terrorist—or anyone else.Phillip Carter

Movies

Oct. 26 2017 5:00 PMWant to Honor the Vets? Go See This Movie.Thank You for Your Service is hard to watch, but it’s your duty as an American.Phillip Carter

Politics

Oct. 17 2017 2:49 PMQuestionable CallsTrump has sparked outrage by suggesting that his predecessors didn’t call the grieving families of service members. If only we were as interested in why they are killed at all.Phillip Carter